That's why I expect the 49ers to draft a center this year. They can't wait until Brendel is a free agent in two years -- they have to start developing one now. NFL offensive linemen often take a ...

The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the quieter teams in free agency, seeing quite a few free agents leave on lucrative ...

There are a couple of clear weaknesses the San Francisco 49ers have to shore up on their offensive line if they're going to revamp their roster back into one that can contend for a Super Bowl. One of ...

The Minnesota Vikings are planning to make C Garrett Bradbury a free agent, and the 49ers should jump at the chance to sign him.

Center Jake Brendel is mediocre, right tackle Colton McKivitz is subpar, and Trent Williams is closing in on retirement. The 49ers need to boost their offensive line. That is why Pro Football ...

the center is paramount. The 49ers have had several centers during Shanahan’s time, including Weston Richburg, Alex Mack, Hroniss Grasu, Ben Garland, and Jake Brendel. In 2018, Shanahan and John ...

49ers’ Brock Purdy gets paid ... It makes it much more challenging for the Niners to upgrade at center by going from Jake ...

The 49ers need a new center. The current starter, Jake Brendel, isn't good enough. As a run blocker, he's a good fit in the 49ers' zone blocking scheme. As a pass-blocker, he gets pushed around ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MAY 7: San Francisco 49ers general manager John ... challenging for the Niners to upgrade at center by going from Jake Brendel — who had a woeful 2024 — to ...